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Portland Traffic Increased 6.3% Since Last Year
Portland highways are reaching and practically exceeding capacity making traffic even worse. Traffic has increased 6.3% just this year. That increase is twice the national average and it is just getting worse. Each month the count of vehicles on the road increases and sets new records. With the economy growing and more people moving to Oregon, it… read more
Oregon Truck Drivers Illegal Cellphone Use Caught on Camera
Cellphone usage and driving is very dangerous. For commercial truck drivers, it can be even more dangerous and is against the law. A KGW investigation found that a lot of commercial truck drivers are talking on their cellphones while driving on Oregon freeways. Video footage captured many truck drivers with cellphones pressed against their ears…. read more
How many Uninsured Drivers are out there?
The Insurance Research Council conducted a study in 2009 that found about 10% of Oregon drivers (and one in seven drivers nationwide) were driving without insurance, and in January 2009 wrote “approximately one in six drivers across the United States may be driving uninsured in the coming years.” The study also found that when the… read more
Check out How the World’s First ‘Unstealable Bike’ Works
One of the worst things that can happen to a cyclist is getting their bike stolen. Three young entrepreneurs were working on inventing a solution to that problem by creating the world’s first “unstealable” bike. The idea began when one of the inventors had his bike stolen and wanted to come up with a solution to… read more
Portland Car Collision Attorney Talks about Accidents
While accidents tend to be quite common in our society, not a lot of people understand what they should actually do once they are in one. Aside from the fact that you should get an attorney, there are a few other things that you will want to do right after an accident. Let’s take a… read more
How Social Media Can Hurt your Claim
You might not have thought about this, but what is posted on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter can really (negatively) affect your personal injury case. Here is an example of how this could happen. Defense Attorney: “So, your injuries have kept you from doing your normal activities?” You, the Injury Victim: “Yes, I… read more
Never Leave Children in a Hot Vehicle Unattended
As temperatures in the Portland area reach triple digits, we want to remind people to not leave children or pets inside vehicles unattended. On average, more than three-dozen children die of heatstroke in hot vehicles in the U.S. each year. Even with the windows cracked, it is still dangerous to leave a child or pet… read more
Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment
Mild Injury A mild traumatic brain injury doesn’t usually require medical treatment other than rest and overt-the-counter pain relievers to treat a headache. It is important to monitor your injury if is persistent, worsening or any new symptoms occur. Visiting the doctor will help you recover with the proper steps and care. A doctor will… read more
Finding the Right Doctor is Important to Win your Case
The value of your case depends on many factors, but two of the most important are: your credibility, and how serious your injuries are. Now, how does a jury (or a lawyer, or an insurance adjuster) figure out how injured you really are? Usually, the best way is to read your medical records and talk… read more
Lying about your Injuries Could Cost You
If you have been injured and there is a possibility you may bring a lawsuit, you must be absolutely honest. No lies. No exaggerations. The insurance companies have huge databases, and they will spend some time researching your injuries and case if it will help them avoid having to pay you. They will find medical… read more